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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,156.29, 38,849.85 and 18,083.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,156.29, 38,849.85 and 18,083.33 is: 24,951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,156.29 : 38,849.85 = 18,083.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,156.29/38,849.85 = 18,083.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,156.29x = 38,849.85 × 18,083.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,156.29x = 702,534,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,534,463.75/28,156.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,951.24

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